Friday, December 7, 2018

Create a Context of Discovery

Noticing and choosing our context is an advanced practice which we can gain competency in through practice. One definition of context is: the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed. Since context is often invisible to us, consciously bringing in a healing context is empowering.

For example, many of us have a context of 'something is wrong with me.' With this context / belief running in the background, we will try to make sense of our world by criticizing ourselves. This is actually a misguided attempt to help ourselves. Unfortunately, it doesn't work!

In order to heal and grow, we need to allow our perspectives to expand and shift.

Discovery is a powerful context which brings freedom. When we're in a context of discovery and feeling stuck, practicing discovery creates an opening to not only notice how things are, but also to expand our perspective and release participating in repetitive, painful ways. Discovery creates the possibility of seeing in a new way, and trying something new. When we're in a context of discovery and feeling happy, opening to discovery creates even more enjoyment of our experience through our senses, and greater receptivity to fresh insights which empower us. Regardless of what the experience is and whether we like it or not, practicing discovery supports healing and growth.

To create a context of discovery ask yourself: What can I learn about (fill in the blank) that I don't already know? Then be open to discovering a new, helpful insight which takes you in a positive and empowering direction.